The Red Sox are, as of this writing and by the simplest measure possible, the best team in baseball. No other team has won more baseball games this season, and no other team has won baseball games at a higher rate. Now, we know that things aren’t that simple and determining the best team in baseball is more than just looking at simple win/loss record. Regardless, the Red Sox are at the very least in the conversation for best team in baseball. The American League is full of teams in that conversation, however, and all of the top teams in the AL are going to need all hands on deck — along with a fair amount of luck — to make it to the World Series.
The luxury tax should have no impact on trade deadline plans for the Red Sox
